The Risks of Wearing a Smartwatch

Smartwatches are also, by their nature, delicate devices. As you move around, you probably bash your watch on different surfaces by accident. A heavy blow can crack the screen within a split second.

Even setting your watch down to charge can be risky. If it flips over, falls of the desk, or is accidentally trodden on, it may not survive the ordeal. We’ve even heard of smartwatches being gnawed on by the family dog.

And just like a phone, smartwatches can be very prone to moisture damage. The real problem with smartwatches is their proximity to your hand -- the part of the body that’s most likely to come into contact with water.

Some smartwatches are water-resistant, but many are not, and it’s surprisingly easy to go swimming without realising you’re wearing one.

What About Theft?

With their large, light-up screens, smartwatches never fail to stand out. Most are also larger than regular watches. They’re easy to spot, and difficult to conceal.

Over time, you get so used to wearing a watch that you don’t think about the potential for someone to snatch it while you’re looking the other way.

Most smartwatches do have security features that are designed to discourage theft. But for a determined thief, a smartwatch could still be a lucrative item; the strap on an Apple Watch is worth £50 all by itself.

If you’ve ever had your phone stolen, you’ll know how frustrating and disruptive it is. With smartwatches increasingly holding personal data, the consequences of theft, damage, and unauthorised calls can be costly and inconvenient.

What Does Smartwatch Insurance Cover?

Smartwatch insurance gives you that all-important peace of mind when wearing your expensive watch out and about.

You no longer have to worry about loss or theft, and you can wear your watch anywhere without having to constantly check it for damage.

Even if the strap breaks and your watch falls off, or you accidentally leave it behind after a dip in the pool, smartwatch insurance will cover you.

And, yes -- a good policy will cover you if your kids decide to drop it in the toilet. That’s surely worth paying for!

Insure Your Smartwatch Now With Row.co.uk

Row.co.uk’s excellent smartwatch insurance includes international cover, 24-hour replacements, and unlimited repairs. You just pay one manageable monthly fee, and that’s it: you’re covered.

To find out more about our great smartwatch insurance policy benefits, check out the full details on our smartwatch insurance page now

With Christmas just around the corner, we’re all patiently waiting for the big day (well, trying to). Living in a world ruled by technology, it’s likely you’ll receive something electronic this Christmas.

Many people don’t even think about insuring their electronics, assuming they’ll keep an extra eye on them at all times. But in this day and age, insurance is essential. Especially for more expensive gadgets like cameras.
 

 Whether you use your camera for recreational or professional use here are 4 reasons to get it insured:

Photography is expensive

Put simply, cameras can be costly. Especially if you’ve invested in a DSLR camera. The higher the resolution, the higher the cost.

Accidents can happen

Set the scene, you’re setting up the camera on a pile of rocks on the beach trying to take a picture of the beautiful sunset before you. You sneeze and accidentally lose your grip; the camera falls and shatters on the rocks below. Although there are now accessories like neck and wrist straps to avoid incidents like this, they’re not 100% reliable.  

You cannot control other’s actions

Whether you’re out and about or even in your own home, your camera is always at risk of being stolen. Although safety procedures can be taken, the best guarantee you can have is insurance should anything happen.

An elephant never forgets, but you might

Everybody makes mistakes and even the most alert people tend to forget things. If you’re distracted or in a rush, it’s not impossible that you could leave your camera somewhere public where it cannot be retrieved.

At the end of the day, we all take photographs and know that capturing a moment is irreplaceable. Make sure to do regular backups whenever you’re near a computer and insure your camera from as little as £2.49 a month with Row.co.uk